Seasonal Bus Driver



Seasonal Bus Driver

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Steamboat Springs, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2016-00176

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/02/2019

Closing Date

10/20/2019 11:59 PM Mountain

Summary


IMPORTANT NOTE: Please complete all application fields.  This position is located at:

1463 13th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Live and work in Steamboat Springs, Colorado this winter. 

Steamboat Springs Transit - Steamboat Springs is in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains along the Yampa River.

Steamboat Springs is a Colorado mountain town that is home to a world class ski resort known around the globe for its champagne powder snow.  Steamboat Springs Transit is looking to fill bus driver positions for the upcoming winter ski season with reliable safe drivers. 

The qualified individual


Our paid training class will begin in October 2019.  The 4 week - 160 hour training class is designed to help anyone obtain their Colorado CDL Class B driver's license.  We will pay you $11.75 an hour to attend the CDL class.  Once you successfully obtain your CDL, you can apply for the seasonal bus driver position that pays $18.00 per hour.  Steamboat Springs Transit also offers an extra $1.00 an hour to all shifts that run significantly past midnight. 

The typical working week is 37-40 hours made up of 4 & 5 day work weeks.  The newer bus drivers usually work weekends & nights. The bus service runs from 5:30am to 3:30am daily. 

Our bus drivers are responsible for safely operating a public transportation bus and transporting passengers on a prescribed route, on time and in accordance with local, state and federal standards.  Our drivers must practice safe defensive driving techniques, be knowledgeable of the area, provide guests with schedule/route information, assist disabled guest on and off the bus, and complete reports of all accidents, damage, or incidents of vandalism.  Our bus drivers will also be assigned to bus wash duties as part of their normal working shift. 

We are seeking the following qualifications

 

  • An acceptable driving record, with no alcohol or drug related convictions in the last 7 years.
  • A current valid driver's license.
  • A clean background check. 
  • An ability to commit to the entire season; mid October to mid April.
  • The ability to pass all DOT CDL requirements including medical screening, random drug testing, and licensing requirements.
Steamboat Springs Transit will offer a bonus paid at the end of the ski season to those who work the entire season.  An early sign on bonus is given for those who sign up before October 1, 2019.  Employee housing will be offered in a first come first serve fashion and rental rates will vary.  All city of Steamboat Springs employees have free access to Howelsen Hill Ski area, and the ability to sign up for use of the Ski medallions to gain free access to the Steamboat Springs Ski Area (limited availability).

Other


EOE.  Training pay is $11.75/hr.  Seasonal pay (after CDL obtained) starts at $18.00 per hour.  

The City of Steamboat Springs offers Seasonal employees who work 20 hours a week or more limited benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security.

Free benefits include:
Regional Bus Pass - also available to immediate family members
Howelsen Hill Skiing and Skating Pass - also available to immediate family members



 

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As part of Transit Application Requirements, the following questions are required. Please provide date of birth:
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Social Security Number:
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Please provide any addresses you have resided in the past 3 years. Address #1:
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Address #2 (if applicable):
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Address #3 (if applicable):
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Address #4 (if applicable):
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Do you have a current CDL?
  • Yes
  • No
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If yes, what class and endorsements do you have? List class, state, and endorsements:
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Issuing State of of CDL or driver's license for past 3 years:
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Any CDL or driver's license number(s) for past 3 years:
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Expiration date of each unexpired CDL or driver's license:
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Have you held any jobs in the past ten years that are not listed above that required driving commercially?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please list the nature and extent of your experience in the operation of motor vehicles, including the type of equipment, which you have operated, if any (put NA if not applicable):
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Please list all motor vehicle accidents in which you may have been involved with during the past three years. Please specify the date and nature of each accident along with any fatalities or personal injuries caused (put NA if not applicable):
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Please list all violations of motor vehicle laws or ordinances (other then parking) of which your may have been convicted of, or forfeited bond / collateral for during the past three years (put NA if not applicable):
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Have you ever faced denial, revocation, or suspension of any license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle?
  • Yes
  • No
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If yes, please explain:
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Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you willing and able to work early mornings, as early as 5:00 am?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you willing and able to work late nights, as late as 4:00 am?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please list any day/night you cannot work (put NA if non applicable).
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Are you willing and able to work shifts that are 10 (+) hours?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you willing and able to work on holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
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Will the DOT regulations that limit hours of driving per week and per day limit your ability to work for Steamboat Springs Transit?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have any outside obligations that will limit your ability to work 40 hours per week for Steamboat Springs Transit?
  • Yes
  • No
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If yes to any of the previous 3 questions, please explain:
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Do you live within 50 miles of this facility?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have reliable transportation?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a phone with message capability?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have more than 4 points against your driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you been charged with a DUI or DWAI within the last 7 years?
  • Yes
  • No
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An essential function of this job is the ability of our drivers to drive with their interior lights ON after dark, which can create glare on the windshield. Will you be able to perform this function?
  • Yes
  • No
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We require our drivers to make this their primary job; if you are going to work 2 jobs, the other needs to be "built around this one." Do you plan on working a second job this winter?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have any obligations during the winter season that would require time off work or that would lead to any limitations to your work schedule?
  • Yes
  • No
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Where did you hear about this position?

Required Question

Agency
City of Steamboat Springs
Address
124 10th Street

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487